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No single method for explanation works completely; rephrase concepts in a variety of ways to make it more likely a lesson will ‘click’.

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  • Remember, from kindergarten to college, students’ brains are still developing. What may seem simple to you may be very cognitively difficult for a younger student to comprehend. Phrasing material in a variety of ways can help students understand advanced material.

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